Fired Gor Mahia head coach Leonardo Martins Neiva says his players featuring for amateur side A Mosquito FC affected their recent performances in the league, and had hopes that the side will recover and get back to “where we belong”, before being sacked this afternoon.After six games this season, K’Ogalo are 12th on the log with eight points, and are on a run of four games without a win.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494763##The team’s three previous outings have witnessed fan dissatisfaction trickle to the dressing room, with irritated fans either demanding to speak to the players, or members of the technical bench – including Neiva – being physically confronted after games.Another cause for protestations among Gor fans has been the sight of their players playing for nondescript sides on free weekends.Neiva believes the latter has been a reason for their poor start.Gor Mahia captain on how club can arrest poor run of form“The Mosquito FC tournament certainly affected the draw against (KCB) and the defeat to Nairobi City Stars, as it significantly affected the physical aspect of my players and the team,” Neiva told Flashscore. “In other games where we started leading and conceded goals in the second half, there was a lack of concentration to maintain the victory. Football is detailed. We should work very hard to improve the management of the game.”Leading up to the City Stars game, Neiva suspended four Gor Mahia players – Enock Morrison, Paul Ochuoga, Musa Masika, and Chris Ochieng – for similar reasons of indiscipline and unprofessionalism.Asked about their future at Gor, Neiva said: “This case has already been resolved and buried.”Gor Mahia defender responds to reports of threatening an A Mosquito FC officialDespite starting on the wrong foot, the Brazilian believes they are not the only big team in trouble, but will work to rediscover their form.“I can say that we will certainly recover ourselves, but we can see that this season the league is more competitive and balanced,” he said. “All of the giants in the Premier League are going through difficulties, it is not Gor Mahia alone.I Just request for the fans to believe in us. We are working hard to get them to smile and celebrate again.”Well, he gets to pay the price
